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Florence celebrates the 54th Exploding Whale day

Honoring life, explosives, and a rain of whale chunks large enough to smash a car, Florence, Oregon, reflects upon the time they blew up that whale!

Jason Weisberger
Nov 12, 2024
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Honoring life, explosives, and a rain of whale chunks large enough to smash a car, Florence, Oregon, reflects upon the time they blew up that whale!

A holiday dedicated to learning from their mistakes, the residents of Florence, Oregon, gather to remember the fateful day fifty-four years ago when someone decided dynamite was the best way…

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